Anthropologie Home Assistant Designer - Furniture

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Anthropologie Home is seeking a talented and highly motivated Assistant Furniture Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for a designer with strong creative instincts, technical capability, and the ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within a fast-paced design environment. The Assistant Designer will partner closely with the design team to develop innovative, brand-aligned furniture concepts from idea through product launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, or related field
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, Keyshot, and Adobe Suite
Familiarity with AI tools for design exploration and visualization
Strong sketching and concept development skills
Understanding of furniture construction, materials, and manufacturing
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to feedback in a collaborative environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A strong awareness of design trends and the ability to translate relevant ideas into product concepts aligned with the brand
Portfolio demonstrating both creative thinking and technical execution

Responsibilities

Create original furniture concepts that align with brand direction, trend, and customer insights.
Contribute to both early concept exploration and development refinement.
Work closely with design leads and cross-functional partners to develop and iterate on designs.
Effectively take direction, apply feedback, and contribute to a shared team output.
Build clean, efficient 3D models in SolidWorks and produce renderings in Keyshot.
Utilize sketching and AI tools to explore and communicate ideas.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining strong organization and steady progress while meeting timelines in a dynamic environment.
Partner with Product Development to review samples, resolve design challenges, and contribute to ongoing R&D in materials, construction, and finishes.